If hiking the Colorado Trail is on your bucket list, Waterton Canyon near Denver is the perfect place to begin. This scenic stretch follows the South Platte River in Littleton and is popular year-round for hiking, biking and fishing. It also marks the official starting point of the Colorado Trail…
If you’re craving a quick mountain escape without committing to a full weekend away, the Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway makes for an unforgettable day trip from Denver. Located in Manitou Springs — about 78 miles from the Mile High City or roughly a 90-minute drive — this historic…
Located on Denver’s western edge, Sloan’s Lake Park is the city’s second-largest park and home to its largest body of water, offering a refreshing escape within city limits. Spanning 290 acres, the park is a favorite for both locals and visitors thanks to its scenic lake views, ample space and…
Denver definitely qualifies as a music lover's city, ranking as one of “America’s Best Music Cities” by Travel + Leisure. Here’s how to spend a weekend indulging your passion, from Red Rocks to smaller venues with plenty of unique experiences in between. Friday Evening Let’s start this off right…
Looking for a place to stay with a healthy dose of artistic flair? Denver is undergoing a renaissance of new hotels that are very purposefully integrating art into their design panache and were inspired by a handful of others that set the stage for a new style of hotel. Denver-based NINE dot ARTS…
Each February, Black History Month honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans to the country. Here’s how you can celebrate throughout the Denver metro area with lectures, dramatic performances, music and more, both before and after Black History Month! The Spirituals Project…
Looking to make a splash in the Mile High City? With 300 days of sunshine a year and prime rooftop weather from summer to fall, Denver is basically made for rooftop pools — and several hotels in downtown and Cherry Creek have delivered. Whether you’re craving skyline views with your soak or just…
Call it what it is: Denver is a soccer city — and the fans prove it. International matches and U.S. national team games here have pushed attendance into record territory, with tens of thousands showing up and staying locked in. That same energy carries into the club game — catch the Colorado Rapids…
Whether you’re looking for world-class museums, live concerts or outdoor fun, Denver is the perfect spot for your next spring or summer getaway. On top of that, the city has amazing cuisine from every corner of the globe and the freshest local ingredients. With blue skies and tons of sunshine, it’s…
Denver's spring and summer months are packed with free things to do like strolling through the city's vast park system, checking out rock 'n' roll memorabilia at Rockmount Ranch Wear, looking for vivid street art, going on a Great Divide Brewery tour, hiking at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre or…
